Genetic Disorders

You have many possible research sources available! They will provide information to support your research journey. Remember to put information in your own words to avoid plagiarism! You will be applying the information to scenarios, so make sure you understand the information you find, and if one source feels less clear, seek out an alternative.

GHS Library Resources:

• GALE Health & Wellness Database 

• GALE High School In-Context: You can search within the "Genetic Disorders" Topic Page

• GALE Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders 2022 is a searchable reference and has great information about many Genetic Disorders.

• The GALE Encyclopedia of Science (2021) may help explain concepts in another way to help you understand your research. 

  • • Use "search within publication" box for both of these resources.

BONUS: GALE helps cite information for you! 

HELPFUL WEBSITES: 

• National Library of Medicine - Search tool will link you to other helpful trustworthy sources 

  • Medline Plus - Trusted Health Information - Hub of health information, searchable and linked to the National Library of Medicine

• CDC-  Public Health Genomics and Precision Health Knowledge Base - Searchable database of research and information

• Genetic Disorders - University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center - Understand more about different types of genetic disorders, including inheritability, etc. 

• Mayo Clinic - Diseases and Conditions - Includes comprehensive guides covering hundreds of diseases and conditions, searchable index

• Genetic & Rare Diseases Information Center - Searchable website with great information, website is currently in the process of being updated, so make sure to click on the suggestions that pop up in the search bar, hitting "enter" will not yield results

• Cleveland Clinic - Health Library - "Find thousands of health articles and videos to help you take care of yourself and your family."